2009.03.24
Sick day
I was out of the office yesterday battling what I hope will be the last nasty cold of the season. Misery loves company, so Dexter hung out with me all day yesterday while I coughed, sneezed and wheezed.
As you can see we did not get much done. I snapped this picture with my BlackBerry while I was stretched out in bed. Dexter took his snooze on the chair. He was modeling the behavior I needed to feel better. I just followed his lead.
You are never lonely when you have a good dog.
Awww... what a loyal and comforting pooch. My kitty will do the same. Even when I'm just having a bad day, she knows. And she will curl up with me any way she can.
I hope you're feeling better today Nona.
Comment by Amy Hanek — March 24, 2009 @ 10:46 am
I love the picture of Dexter! He looks very laid back and no doubt trying to tell you to do the same. There is nothing better than a good dog or cat to have with you when you are sick...they always seem to understand. Please get well soon Nona!
Comment by Deborah — March 24, 2009 @ 11:38 am
Dexter knows a good chair when he sees it! Our previous dog used to have "sympathy sickness" when one of us was sick. She'd get all mopey and lethargic with us and when we felt better, she felt better. Sometimes my cat Shade will have sympathy when I am sick but for the most part my cats are all about themselves!
Comment by Kim — March 24, 2009 @ 4:32 pm
Let's talk about allergies in dogs. Our dog sufferies from some type of allergie. We thought maybe it was a food allergy so we switched her food and eliminated all foods but venison and potatoes. She is still licking her paws raw. The vet prescribed medication and it helps but has side effects. What do your readers think about allergie testing? Is it worth the cost involved? Anyone have good results?
Thanks.
Comment by Pam — March 25, 2009 @ 2:18 pm
Excellent topic, Pam. Dexter licks one of his paws raw as well and I don't know if it's allergies or if he just has OCD (when he can't lick his paw he will lick whatever surface is near his paw, making me think it's psychological.)
Any other readers have any experience with allergy tests in dogs?
Comment by Nona Nelson — March 25, 2009 @ 2:30 pm
My dog doesn't have allergies but she is a licker. We just had to have a lick granuloma taken off of her leg because she gets OCD about it. I did some reseach on it and it says you can give them medicine (think prozac-type stuff) to help with the behavioral issue of licking. Some dogs apparently are inherently nervous or get upset easily and the meds help. Anyway, my point is that your dog may not have an allergy but a behavioral issue instead.
Comment by Kim — March 25, 2009 @ 4:39 pm